George III Antique Silver Taperstick

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Object Description

A fine Regency taperstick in cast silver with a gilt finish. This antique figural candle holder is beautifully modelled as a gentleman or “dandy”. Ideal for a desk or table decoration.

Weight 218 grams, 7 troy ounces.

Height 15.1cm. Base diameter 7.7cm.

London 1813.

Maker David Solomon.

Sterling silver.

Marks. Stamped on the base with a full set of English silver hallmarks. Maker’s mark incise stamped ‘D S’ for David Solomon.

DAVID SOLOMON
David Solomon, London silversmith, registered his mark in May 1813, unrecorded in Grimwade and Jacksons, however, his mark is recorded in Book 4 of registered Smallworkers held at The Goldsmiths’ Company.

Object Literature

Tapersticks, averaging about 5 inches high are miniature table candlesticks used to hold a wax taper. They are rarer than candlesticks and very few exist prior to the Queen Anne period. They usually appear in singles and pairs of tapersticks command a premium price.

Object Condition

In very good condition. Crisp detail. Slight wear to the gilt.

Object Details

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By appointment only.

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Dealer Location

Vault 31-32
The London Silver Vaults
53-64 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1QS

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